General Merchandise Stores Business Loans

With these business loans for general merchandise stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This general merchandise stores loan for $85,500 was given to a Massachusetts entrepreneur in 2007.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Greylock Fcu, based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
Pittsfield, MA 01201

SBA Loan Lender

GREYLOCK FCU
150 WEST ST
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

This lender issued this commercial loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/28/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$85,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $85,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $72,675.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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